Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Sidewinder-Ocotillo Loop Day Hike

when?	Trip Report : January 4, 2014
where?	Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
the hike	We will explore new trails just recently opened in the northern section of the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve. This loop combines three segments from: • Sidewinder Trail is the longest trail, about 7.20 miles in the northern section of Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, and goes over the highest hill. • Ocotillo Trail 6.3 miles winds around cities, Skip Rimaza West Paseo, Dove Valley Road. • Ridgeback Trail, 1.2 miles, connects Sidewinder and Ocotillo Trails. There are two options: 1. Loop Sidewinder-Ridgeback-Ocotillo, 5 miles with Wendy Rennert. 2. Loop Sidewinder-Ocotillo, 8 miles with Quy Nguyen.     This loop with its many ups and downs and will raise your heart rate to help strengthen the heart, strengthen the legs and burn calories. It also provides good views of the hills, mountains, cities, and Sonoran Desert. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera •  Your smiles  :)
distance	5 miles (option 1) or 8 miles (option 2)
time	2-3 hours (option 1) or 4-5 hours (option 2) You will need to car-pool with others who are hiking the same option.
EC	+-300' elevation change
elevations	1737' at Apache Wash Trailhead
type	Loop
starting at	Apache Wash Trailhead
on trail	100% — Sidewinder, Ridgeback, and Ocotillo Trails
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Phoenix
meet	8:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
drive	To Phoenix Sonoran Preserve.

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